Famous people who went into politics

These people were already in the limelight, but wanted to switch tracks.

By By Andrea Waguespack

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CELEBRITIES TURNED POLITICIANS

Arnold Schwarzenegger went from Terminator to the Governator. The actor served as governor of California from 2003-2011. Not only that, but his ex-wife Maria Shriver is a member of the Kennedy family. less

CELEBRITIES TURNED POLITICIANS

Arnold Schwarzenegger went from Terminator to the Governator. The actor served as governor of California from 2003-2011. Not only that, but his ex-wife Maria Shriver is a ... more

Angelina Jolie could be using her voice for more than just making characters come to life on screen. The actress announced that she is open to a career in politics.

The star told Vanity Fair in an article that will be published in its December 2014 issue that "when you work as a humanitarian, you are conscious that politics have to be considered." She went on to say "because if you really want to make an extreme change, then you have a responsibility." Though, she was quick to catch herself and backtrack just a little.

If this 2014 photo with Queen Elizabeth II gives any indication, she'll be right at ease with stately affairs.

Jolie isn't the first star to want to serve the stars and
stripes. Take a look at these other famous people who went into
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Angelina Jolie could be using her voice for more than just making characters come to life on screen. The actress announced that she is open to a career in politics.

Ralph Waite , who played John Walton on the hit TV show 'The... Photo-385925.79175 - Houston Chronicle

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Sheila Kuehl from the hit TV show 'The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis' went on to have a successful political career. Most notable, she was a senator for the state of California (D) from 2000-2008 and is still active in politics. less

Sheila Kuehl from the hit TV show 'The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis' went on to have a successful political career. Most notable, she was a senator for the state of California (D) from 2000-2008 and is still ... more

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Sheila Kuehl from the hit TV show 'The Many Loves of Dobie... Photo-4872202.79175 - Houston Chronicle

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Ronald Reagan (seen here with Eleanor Parker in the 1947 film 'The Voice of the Turtle') was a famous actor in the 1930s and 1940s before being elected President of the United States for the whole of the 1980s. less

Ronald Reagan (seen here with Eleanor Parker in the 1947 film 'The Voice of the Turtle') was a famous actor in the 1930s and 1940s before being elected President of the United States for the whole of the ... more

This doesn't fall under U.S. politics, but it's still politics nonetheless. Fugees musician Wyclef Jean ran for president of Haiti in 2010. That is, until he was disqualified for not being a resident of Haiti. Oops. less

This doesn't fall under U.S. politics, but it's still politics nonetheless. Fugees musician Wyclef Jean ran for president of Haiti in 2010. That is, until he was disqualified for not being a resident of Haiti. ... more

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This doesn't fall under U.S. politics, but it's still... Photo-3467885.79175 - Houston Chronicle